The highly anticipated Tamil action drama Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, is set for release on 5 June. With advance bookings opening on June 1 at 8.01 am, excitement among fans is reaching fever pitch.
Written originally by Kamal Haasan and refined by Mani Ratnam, Thug Life promises to be a gripping gangster drama. The film marks the much-awaited reunion of the iconic duo after their celebrated collaboration on Nayakan (1987). While some may spot similarities between the two films, the makers emphasise that Thug Life stands as a distinct story in its own right. Reported OTTPlay
The film boasts a star-studded ensemble cast including Silambarasan, Trisha, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nasser, Abhirami, and Aishwarya Lekshmi, with a musical score by A. R. Rahman. Jointly produced by Raaj Kamal Films International and Madras Talkies, Thug Life will also release in IMAX theatres.
Set against the backdrop of India’s underworld, the story follows Rangaraya Sakthivel Naickar, a mafia kingpin. After rescuing a young boy named Amaran (played by Simbu) from a police shootout, Sakthivel and his brother raise him as their own. However, when an assassination attempt is made on Sakthivel years later, suspicion falls on the now-grown Amaran, prompting Sakthivel to seek revenge.
With the film’s release just days away, all eyes are on Thug Life and whether it will clear hurdles in Karnataka amid ongoing language-related controversies. Fans are eagerly waiting to witness this powerful tale unfold on the big screen.